Our Flagship Program BATIF 2026
BATIF 2.0 is Bhutan’s flagship platform advancing agrifood trade, investment, and partnerships by bringing together government, agribusiness leaders, investors, and development partners. Building on BATIF 2024, the Forum focuses on investment readiness, structured engagement, and practical deal-making to accelerate Bhutan’s agrifood transformation through aligned policy, financing, and strategic collaboration.
Enabling the Transformation
BATIF 2.0 establishes the policy and institutional foundation for agrifood investment by presenting Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan priorities, enabling investment policies, and national readiness for sustainable agrifood development. The sessions highlight institutional coordination, investment opportunities, and the strategic vision guiding Bhutan’s agrifood transformation.
Pitching and Reverse Pitching
Government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and private sector innovators present investment-ready projects, while investors and financial institutions outline available capital, investment criteria, and partnership opportunities. These sessions bridge investment demand and financing supply to accelerate deal-making.
Financing the Transformation
The Forum presents financing pathways through ADB’s regional agrifood agenda, blended finance mechanisms, and innovative instruments such as the Bhutan AgriSustain Fund. Sessions connect investors, financial institutions, and project proponents to mobilize capital for scalable and climate-resilient agrifood investments.
Deal-Making and Partnerships
Structured bilateral matchmaking sessions and negotiation rooms enable investors, banks, and project proponents to develop partnerships, structure financing arrangements, and formalize investment agreements. The program concludes with partnership announcements and next steps for implementation.
Agenda Overview
What’s on the Program
A curated agenda designed to spark dialogue, share insights, and drive agrifood trade and investment.
Opening & Keynote Sessions
High-level opening remarks and keynote addresses from national and international leaders outlining Bhutan’s agrifood investment vision, strategic priorities, and expected outcomes of the Forum. These sessions set the foundation for dialogue, partnerships, and investment engagement.
Policy & Technical Presentations
Expert presentations and institutional perspectives on enabling policies, investment frameworks, financing instruments, and agrifood transformation strategies. Sessions highlight national priorities, financing opportunities, and pathways toward investment readiness.
Panel Discussions
Interactive panel discussions bringing together government, financial institutions, development partners, and private sector leaders to explore investment opportunities, sector challenges, and collaborative solutions for Bhutan’s agrifood future.
Investment Pitch Sessions
Government agencies, state-owned enterprises, private sector innovators, and international investors present bankable projects and investment opportunities. Sessions focus on commercial viability, financing needs, and partnership potential.
Matchmaking & Deal Rooms
Exhibition & Innovation Showcase
An exhibition showcasing agrifood innovations, products, services, and investment-ready initiatives across Bhutan’s agriculture and food systems, promoting networking and knowledge exchange among participants.
Food Fair & Recipe Contest
Celebrating Bhutan’s culinary heritage through traditional and innovative food experiences, highlighting local ingredients, value-added products, and culinary entrepreneurship while promoting local producers.
Financing & Partnership Announcements
High-level closing session announcing financing commitments, partnership outcomes, and signing of MoUs and investment agreements, followed by next steps and post-forum implementation mechanisms.
Schedule May 19 & 20, 2026
Thimphu, Bhutan
*Schedule shown in Bhutan Time (BTT), UTC+6
DAY 1 : Establishing Foundations and Pitching Opportunities
Theme: Setting the Vision: Strategic Priorities, Financing Landscape, and Investment Readiness
Key sessions include:
High-Level Opening and Keynote Addresses
Enabling Policies and National Investment Priorities
ADB Regional Agrifood Transformation Agenda
Investment Pitches from Government and SOEs
Investment Pitches from Private Sector and FDIs
Day 1 focuses on presenting Bhutan’s investment environment, financing opportunities, and bankable project pipelines.
DAY 2 : Deal-Making, Partnerships, and Financing Agreements
Theme: From Dialogue to Commitments: Structuring Partnerships and Financing Solutions
Key sessions include:
Reverse Pitching by Investors and Financial Institutions
Bhutan AgriSustain Fund and Innovative Financing Mechanisms
Bilateral Matchmaking and Deal Rooms
One Health Investment Roundtable
High-Level Closing and Partnership Announcements
Day 2 focuses on negotiation, partnership formation, and financing agreements.
Keynote Speakers
Get ready to be inspired by the unparalleled experience of an extraordinary lineup of speakers, each a luminary in the world of extended reality
Starting From May 19 to 20, 2026
Project HIHI
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiHi), launched in 2019, is a flagship FAO programme that supports nationally led efforts to transform agrifood systems and accelerate progress on SDGs 1, 2, and 10. It uses advanced geospatial analysis and strong partnerships to drive market-based solutions that increase incomes, improve nutrition, reduce inequalities, and build climate resilience. The initiative prioritizes countries with high levels of poverty and hunger or limited capacities, focusing on areas such as value chain development, agro- industry growth, water management, digital agriculture, food loss reduction, and climate risk management.
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Our partners
Together with our partners, we drive innovation, trade, and sustainable growth across Bhutan’s agrifood ecosystem.
What our clients say
Success Stories
Success Story sample4
Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
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Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
Success Story sample2
Location: Punakha & Wangdue PhodrangSector: Climate-Smart Agriculture & Market Linkages Background Many smallholder farmers in western Bhutan faced challenges in accessing reliable markets, modern farming practices, and financial investment. Limited
Register to Join
Register to join the Bhutan Agrifood Trade & Investment Forum (BATIF), the country’s leading platform connecting policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and agribusiness leaders. Discover new trade and investment opportunities, engage in expert-led discussions, and build meaningful partnerships. BATIF offers a unique space to exchange ideas, showcase innovation, and help shape a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agrifood future for Bhutan.
